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Remember #nationalsoupitforwardday is Wednesday, March 3.

In case you missed Karen’s article on Alberta’s 7 Signature Foods.

Learn more about your local food producers and CSA’s in the Calgary area. Our own Callandra Caufield - Backyard Harvest Project , is moderating a free one-hour zoom with local farmers and producers on how to get hyper-local food all summer long. For complete details, or to register, see Summit Hill Farm. ... #eatalbertafirst #yyc #capturecalgary #yycfood #yycfoodie #cochrane #csa #albertafarmers #albertacsa #eatlocal #supportlocal #yycnow #yycbuzz

Today’s #foodartisanofalberta is a Calgarian who launched a grassroots organization to help victims of domestic and family violence and all with a bowl of soup. Say hello to Sharon Hapton, the CEO of Soup Sisters. Sharon took her entrepreneurial spirit and her love of soup-making and built Soup Sisters National into a successful non-profit that now delivers more than 2.5 million servings of soup to emergency shelters. The Soup Sisters model is such that in cities, groups of ...volunteers organize soup-making events. The events are centred around friends gathered in a kitchen making soup for a good cause. At the end of the night, soup is delivered to organizations helping families in crisis. Within Calgary alone, Soup Sisters delivers to 15 agencies every month. Sharon has been recognized locally and nationally for her work, including one of Chatelaine’s and CityTV’s women of the year, Global TV’s Women on Vision and the Governor General of Canada Award for Meritorious Service. Local Soup Sisters and Broth Bros chapters are gearing up for next week’s annual #SoupItForwardDay. On this day, Canadians are encouraged to share the warmth and kindness that is a cup of soup with someone who needs it. With that in mind, Soup Sisters has launched the Virtual Soup Pot, a series of online cooking classes hosted by celebrity chefs inviting Canadians to cook soup in support of 40 shelters around the country. We are encouraging our community to register for a Virtual Soup Pot class in support of Soup Sisters. For a $49 donation, participants will receive a grocery list, recipe and Zoom link to the event of their choice featuring chefs like Anna Olson and Sarah Britton. On event day, participants will log in and be guided through a delicious soup recipe in real-time by a celebrity chef. For every registration received, Soup Sisters will deliver four pounds of nutritious, comforting soup to a shelter in need. Details on the Vitual Soup Pot series are available at soupsisters.org, and follow Soup Sisters for ongoing updates. #eatalbertafirst #AlbertaCaresPackage #albertafoodtours #foodtours #yegfood #yegfoodie #exploreedmonton #edmontonfood #edmontoneats #yyc #capturecalgary #yycfood #yycfoodie #calgaryfood #calgarylife #calgarybuzz #calgarynow

25 things to do in Edmonton this March courtesy of Edify_Magazine - there's some particularly yummy ideas!

Next Wednesday, March 3, marks National Soup It Forward Day. This is a cross-country celebration to deliver a potful of kindness and nourishment to someone in need. To get in the spirit, Karen is sharing one of her favourite soup recipes on a special #tastythursday, and she discusses her decade-long involvement with Soup Sisters National and Soup It Forward. Follow along with Karen as she walks us through this easy but hardy soup. This is the perfect soup to share with so...meone who needs a ‘hug in a bowl’. Triple S soup (Sausage, Squash and Spinach) Ingredients: * 1T olive oil * An onion, chopped * 1pkg thawed frozen chicken or turkey sausage, cut in slices * c white wine * 28oz canned tomatoes, followed by 2 cans of water * 1t oregano * 1t basil * 1pkg frozen chopped spinach * 1pkg frozen cubed butternut squash * 1can mixed bean medley, small white or black beans * Salt & Pepper to taste Method: 1. Heat a stockpot and add the oil and then the onions sautéing them until they are translucent 2. Add the sausage and let it brown, then add the white wine and scrape the brown bits off the bottom as it deglazes the pan 3. Add all the other ingredients and simmer for about 15 minutes. Add salt & pepper to taste. 4. Serve, share, very freezable. #eatalbertafirst #AlbertaCaresPackage #albertafoodtours #soup #souprecipe #foodtours #yegfood #yegfoodie #exploreedmonton #edmontonfood #edmontoneats #yyc #capturecalgary #yycfood #yycfoodie #calgaryfood #calgarylife #calgarybuzz #calgarynow #soupitforward

You know what they say, a balanced diet is chocolate in both hands. So, chocolate lovers, this #tastytuesday is for you. We are sharing Karen’s easy Oreo Candy Cane White Chocolate Bark. This recipe is perfect to add to your holiday baking and is simple enough that even the little hands in your kitchen can help out. Oreo Candy Cane White Chocolate Bark... Time: 1 hour including cooling time Yield: 18 24 pieces Ingredients: 6 candy canes 16 18 mini Oreos 1 lb white chocolate pieces Directions: 1. Crush the candy canes in a thick plastic bag by pounding them with a rolling pin or hammer. Crush the Oreos in the same fashion and set both aside. 2. Place the chocolate in a microwaveable bowl and heat for 3 minutes in a microwave on 50 percent power. Stir any partially melted bits until the chocolate is smooth. 3. Stir both the candy canes and Oreos into the chocolate and then spread it into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish lined with aluminum foil or parchment. 4. Refrigerate for 45 minutes to set, then cut or crack it into shards. Stores well in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. #eatlocal #albertacarespackage #eatalbertafirst #calgaryfood #edmontonfood #chocolate #christmasbaking #holidaybaking #newrecipe

Hello fellow Alberta Food Lovers - here's a great new ATB boostr fundraiser we can all help succeed. Colleen's Chocolates is doing well but they want to support more local farms so they need a big dehydrator and a new tempering machine. Have you tried Colleen's Saskatoon Berry bars? They're delish. Check out this booster and help them raise the moola they need. The rewards are great and you'll help keep Alberta small businesses thriving! From Karen and the AFT team.

#AlbertaCaresPackage unboxing Our first Alberta Cares Packages have been delivered. Thank you to all those who have not only supported this small business but, in turn, six other Alberta businesses and two youth mental health programs. There is still time to get your package ordered and delivered. Show someone you care, the Alberta way. Our care package is great for a loved one, colleague, neighbour or anyone else you care about.... Visit our web store and place an order while quantities last. #eatalbertafirst #albertafoodtours #foodtravel #foodtours #yegfood #yegfoodie #exploreedmonton #edmontonfood #edmontoneats #yyc #capturecalgary #yycfood #yycfoodie #calgaryfood #calgarylife #calgarybuzz #calgarynow #canmore #mybanff #explorealberta

Karen had the pleasure of appearing on CTV Calgary this morning to talk about the impact we hope to make with our #albertacarespackage - Have you ordered yours yet? Check it out here. We ship weekly on Tuesdays! Just order on our website in the "Shop" section. https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2081405

More and more people are discovering Alberta Food Finder. Thank you to recent #yeg guests for this review of our mobile-based food tour game. With the promise of beautiful weekend weather, we are offering you a discount code to buy your Alberta Food Finder pass. For this weekend, ONLY use the discount code AFFSocial to get 20% off your pass purchase. Come Eat, Engage and Explore Calgary’s Kensington with us. This is a limited time offer. Don’t miss out. Click the link in ou...r bio to find out more. #eatalbertafirst #AFF #AlbertaFoodFinder #newproductlaunch #albertafoodtours #yyc #capturecalgary #yycfood #yycfoodie #calgaryfood #calgarylife #calgarybuzz #calgarynow #explorealberta

The perfect comfort food for today and everyday - Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese. This is your simple and quick #tastytuesday recipe for today. Homemade Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese Time: 15 minutes Yield: 4 cups enough for 2 big bowls multiplies with ease... Equipment: Can opener, blender, saucepan Ingredients: * 1 (396 mL 28 oz) can whole tomatoes * cup half and half cream (optional) * 1 teaspoon pesto sauce (or sundried tomato pesto) * 1 teaspoon garlic paste * 1 Tablespoon tomato paste * Salt and Pepper to taste. * Bread slices, butter and your favourite chees Directions: 1. Place the tomatoes in a blender and pulse until smooth. 2. Add the cream (if using), pesto, garlic and tomato paste. 3. Transfer the soup to a saucepan and cook over medium heat until hot enough to serve. 4. Meanwhile, spread 2 pieces of bread with butter, lie one butter side down in a fry pan, lay your favourite kind of cheese slices on it and cover with the other piece of bread (butter side facing up). Cook until brown on both sides. 5. Enjoy the soup seasoned with salt and pepper to taste along with your freshly grilled cheese sandwich.

Our first delivery of the #albertacarespackage heads out the door tomorrow. We are so excited about the fantastic response. A big thank you to everyone who has ordered to date. We will be headed back to the post office on November 24th and December 1 for our next rounds of delivery, which means you still have time to put in your orders. Our #albertacarepackage is filled with all the Alberta made food goodness you see here, a hand-written note with a message from the sender, ...five easy-to-make comfort food recipe cards, and an exclusive Alberta Food Tours discount. A portion of the proceeds we raise will go towards two Alberta youth programs. Our web store is now open for orders.

Our Karen Anderson is the queen of the cheese and charcuterie board. For today's #tastytuesday, Karen is sharing her tips for a feast for the eyes and stomach. We recommend starting with a trip to your favourite cheese shop. On #foodartisanfriday, we introduced you to @peasantcheese - one of Alberta’s best. Every Tuesday, we share with you some of our favourite recipes. All of our recipes feature quality #albertafoodartisan. This is a great way to #supportlocal and keep our... food businesses open. Here is Karen’s step-by-step guide to the perfect gourmet platter. 1. Start with 3 cheeses - one hard (cheddar, comte, Sylvan Star Gouda, Gruyere, parmesan), one soft (brie, camembert, Neufchatel, Dancing Goats, Noble Meadows or Fairwinds Farm chevre) and one blue cheese (Roquefort, cambozola, gorgonzola, Blue Benedictin, Saint Agur or Stilton). 2. Add something sweet- a little pot of Alberta honey or a Saskatoon berry jam. 3. Sprinkle some nuts - Marcona almonds, candied pecans, spiced cashews. 4. Place some dried fruits - dried cherries or apricots. 5. Lay in some charcuterie - Valbella dried bison, beef, or pork like Sunterra's prosciutto slices, VDG salamis, or a wedge of pâté. 6. Pile in some great bread and crackers. 7. Place a bit of mustard and pickles. 8. Squeeze in vegetables and a dip. 9. Wedge in sliced apples, pears or figs. 10. Remember a great board to lay it all out on. #chacuterieboard #cheeseboard #recipe #foodartisans #eatlocal #supportsmallbusiness

In your #albertacarespackage, you find a dry gourmet soup that features beans grown right in Alberta from a St. Albert company - Souptacular, today’s #foodartisanofalberta. Maureen and Al Obrigewitch started Souptacular in 2001. Maureen had started developing a bean-based soup, but Al insisted it be so easy to make that you would just add water. The beauty of Souptacular IS that it is easy for the college student to make, but a more seasoned cook can add vegetables and protei...n to make the soup their own. Primarily all the Souptacular soups are bean, lentil, barley and split pea based. All contain a NO MSG, low sodium vegetarian/vegan vegetable base. Today their menu of soups is as varied as it is delicious. From Tandoori Hot Pot to Traditional Split Pea, there is a soup for everyone’s tastes. You can purchase a Souptacular soup through their web store or visit their website to find the grocer nearest you that carries their product. When you buy an #albertacarespackage, and you get the Traditional Bean Soup. It’s wholesome and homemade flavours are sure to warm you up in the cold days ahead. Just a reminder, a portion of the proceeds raised from our care package and mental health programs #yegfood #yegfoodie #exploreedmonton #edmontonfood #edmontoneats #yyc #capturecalgary #yycfood #yycfoodie #calgaryfood #calgarylife #calgarybuzz

It’s wonderful to get reviews for tours we are running again. Thank you to this guest who recently joined Karen on a Canadian Signature Experience through the Fairmont Banff Springs. Our Eat The Castle tour is running every Friday until Christmas. It’s the perfect gift for a loved one and a great reason to escape the city for a day or two.... Reserve your spot by visiting our website. #banffcanada #eatthecastle #travelalberta #eatalbertafirst #calgaryfood #calgarybuzz #calgarylife #yycfoodie #yegeats

The Alberta Food Tours webstore is now live. This one-stop shop is the perfect place to get your gift cards for either our food tour game Alberta Food Finder or our Canadian Signature Experience Eat the Castle tour at the Fairmont Banff Springs. In our store, you can also place an order for an Alberta Cares Package with proceeds going to Alberta youth groups.... Take the stress out of holiday shopping with a virtual stop at our shop where you can #shoplocal and #eatalbertafirst too. Click the link in our bio.

Have you visited one of Calgary’s most Instagrammable spots? This park is one of our favourite stops on the Alberta Food Finder game route. To discover its location, you’ll need to buy a pass, grab your family or friends and play our new food tour game for yourself. For just $45, you will discover some of Kensington’s hidden gems, receive free samples and over a dozen discounts all on your way to completing a fun, riddle-filled quest.... Want to be a local food hero? Want to be an Alberta Food Finder? Click the link in our bio to find out more. #eatalbertafirst #AFF #AlbertaFoodFinder #newproductlaunch #albertafoodtours #yyc #capturecalgary #yycfood #yycfoodie #calgaryfood #calgarylife #calgarybuzz #calgarynow

How would you use this #albertacarespackage ingredient? We would love to hear your suggestions in the comments. We have a saying - It would taste good on a flip flop, it’s that good. Ollia Macarons & Tea salted caramel is just one of the delicious ingredients in our Alberta Cares Package. Delivering now! See our web store for details.

It’s going to be the perfect week to get outdoors and explore one of Calgary’s best neighbourhoods - Kensington. Come EAT, ENGAGE AND EXPLORE with Alberta Food Finder - our mobile-based food tour game. Alberta Food Finder is a COVID safe activity you can play with those in your bubble. You discover clues, solve puzzles and complete fun challenges while experiencing the best tasting food and atmosphere Kensington has to offer. ... Alberta Food Finder is also a great way to discover local hotspots and support dozens of independent local businesses along the way. To purchase your pass to play with your friends, click on the link in our profile. #AFF #albertafoodfinder #eatalbertafirst #calgaryfood #AlbertaFoodTours #calgarybuzz

Ready for a delicious twist for those turkey leftovers? How about curry? Enjoy our Sweet Turkey Curry with a side of couscous or jasmine rice and a crisp chopped salad. Naan bread is also a wonderful accompaniment for soaking up the sauce. One batch will make about 20 servings, so though it might look like a lot of work upfront, it has a great payoff in the end. Tip: Be sure to do all your hunting and gathering of ingredients and cook mise en place (everything in place). ...Happy #TastyTuesday! Sweet Turkey Curry Time: 60 minutes Yield: 20 servings Equipment: knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons, can opener, large stockpot Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons of olive oil 3 onions, chopped 4 cloves of garlic, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped 6 Tablespoons of flour 2 Tbsps of India curry 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin teaspoon ground cloves 6 cups chicken broth 1 cup white wine 1 can of coconut milk 1 cup of tomato sauce cup lime juice cup of mango chutney cup of raisins 6 cups of cooked turkey, diced 4 Granny Smith apples, chopped (save a few for the garnish) plain yogurt and parsley Directions: 1. Heat the oil in a large stockpot on medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened before adding the garlic, followed by the carrots, celery and red pepper. Cook and stir for about 5 to 10 minutes or until the vegetables are beginning to be tender. 2. Combine the flour, curry, cinnamon, cumin and cloves in a bowl and then add them to the veggie mixture stirring until the vegetables are coated, and the spices are fragrant. 3. Stir in the chicken broth, followed by the white wine, coconut milk, tomato sauce, and lime juice, add them to the veggie mix to make a smooth sauce. Simmer for about 20 minutes. 4. Add mango chutney, raisins, turkey and apples and cook about 15 minutes longer. 5. Garnish with a dollop of plain yogurt, a few diced apple pieces and chopped fresh parsley. #turkeycurry #eatalbertafirst #albertafoodfinder #calgaryfood #recipes

The team at Alberta Food Tours would like to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving weekend. Although this year has had its challenges, we are still thankful for so much. A big thank you to all our partners and all of you who have stood with us and applauded us as we launch Alberta Food Finder.

Product Announcement Show someone you care with the Alberta Cares Package. Our easy-to-send curated box of Alberta-made goodness will boost spirits and provide delicious comfort food Canada-wide from our web store. A portion of each $79 order will go to two Alberta Youth Programs, so senders can also care for someone they don’t know. Calgary’s Impact Society works with vulnerable youth to bring out their strengths. Edmonton’s Typ Top Bakery employs youth ages 15 to 24 wh...ile offering them a safe and welcoming community. What better way to show someone you care than with a good old-fashioned care package, says our president, Karen Anderson. As co-author of Food Artisans of Alberta, Anderson has curated some of the best of what the province produces. Each Alberta Cares Package includes: A hand-written note with a message from the sender, five easy-to-make comfort food recipe cards, a donation to Alberta mental health program, an exclusive Alberta Food Tours discount and six Alberta-made foods that support the community as much as they nourish the recipient: * Highwood Crossing’s Sunflower Flax Seed Granola * Crave’s Chocolate Cake Mix * Ollia’s Salted Caramel Spread * Souptacular’s Traditional Bean Soup * The Silk Road Spice Merchant’s Mulling Spices * Rose Bros. Milk Chocolate Bar. Shipments will happen weekly starting Tuesday, November 17. Buyers can also pick up their boxes in NW Calgary to avoid shipping charges. Complete details are available on our website. Highwood Crossing Foods Ltd. Ollia Macarons & Tea Crave Cupcakes Rose Bros Coffee Souptacular The Silk Road Spice Merchant #eatalbertafirst #AFF #AlbertaFoodFinder #newproductlaunch #albertafoodtours #foodtours #yegfood #yegfoodie #exploreedmonton #edmontonfood #edmontoneats #yyc #capturecalgary #yycfood #yycfoodie #calgaryfood #calgarylife #calgarybuzz #calgarynow

Pie is always a good idea, and The Pie Junkie and Bakery LTD makes some of the best. Sweet and savoury pies made from scratch and poured into the most delicious buttery crust we've ever tasted. Pie Junkie is just one of over a dozen partners on our Alberta Food Finder food tour game route. Players present their game pass and receive an exclusive discount. With the holidays around and the corner, you can gift both - a pie from Pie Junkie and Bakery and then a pass to play #al...bertafoodfinder. What a delicious combination. You can order both online at piejunkie.ca and through our web store. #eatalbertafirst #AFF #AlbertaFoodFinder #yyc #capturecalgary #yycfood #yycfoodie #calgaryfood #calgarylife #calgarybuzz #calgarynow : @piejunkieyyc

Thanks to CTV for the coverage of our new Alberta Food Finder game on last evening's 6pm news!

Our #foodartisanfriday features a long-standing Alberta Food Tours partner and Alberta Food Finder game stop - Peasant Cheese. When Peasant Cheese owner Crystal McKenzie was training as a chef, she thought one day she’d open a restaurant, but it was her love of cheese that led her to opening a cheese shop. Training in France and then with several artisans in North America, Crystal tried her hand at cheese making but preferred being a cheesemonger. I enjoyed learning how to ...make cheese but sourcing it and selling it means I can explore new varieties all the time, and in turn, help my patrons discover them as well. Her years of knowledge, experience and success have now led to a second Peasant Cheese location. We are excited to tell all of you that Crystal and her team are expanding into Calgary’s Mission district. In the meantime, pop into Kensington’s Peasant Cheese seven days a week noon to 6 p.m. to get your cheese fix. The shop has a rotating selection of 100 cheeses, including several made in #alberta. They will also prepare cheese and charcuterie boards for a cozy night a home. Alberta Food Finder players will receive their exclusive Peasant Cheese sample when they purchase a pass to play our game. It’s just one of many samples and discounts an #albertafoodfinder gets. To join in the fun, click the link in our bio. #eatalbertafirst #AFF #AlbertaFoodFinder #newproductlaunch #albertafoodtours #foodtravel #foodtours #yegfood #yegfoodie #exploreedmonton #edmontonfood #edmontoneats #yyc #capturecalgary #yycfood #yycfoodie #calgaryfood #calgarylife #calgarybuzz #calgarynow #canmore #mybanff #explorealberta

Thank you to our friends at Tourism Calgary for including our Alberta Food Finder in their ‘must-do’ list for October. Whether you are looking for a fun family afternoon, a memorable date, or to reconnect with friends, Alberta Food Finder is a safe, affordable way to get out and support independent businesses in our community.

We are excited to hear from our first Alberta Food Finder game players. Our mobile-based food your game is giving couples a way to safely get out of the house and eat, engage and explore one of Calgary’s coziest neighbourhoods. The first 5 people to send us a direct message titled ’I want to play’ will be sent a unique discount code for their Alberta Food Finder pass.... To learn more about Canada’s first GPS enabled food tour game, visit our website #eatalbertafirst #AFF #AlbertaFoodFinder #newproductlaunch #albertafoodtours #yyc #capturecalgary #yycfood #yycfoodie #calgaryfood #calgarylife #calgarybuzz #calgarynow

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Inspired by Karen’s friends from Thanksgiving Ranch, today’s #tastytuesday Zippy Apple Cheddar Slice features their Habanero pepper jelly. You can use the hot pepper jelly you love to add zip to the apples and cheddar which are snuggled into a bed of puff pastry. Zippy Apple Cheddar Slice ... * Cook Time: 30 minutes * Total Time: 40 minutes * Yield: 8 10 servings INGREDIENTS: * 1 package puff pastry, thawed * 2 4 Tablespoons hot pepper jelly (we used Habanero Jelly from Thanksgiving Ranch) * 1 2 apples, cored, quartered and thinly sliced * 1 cups sharp cheddar, grated * 2 Tablespoons chopped chives * Freshly ground black pepper to taste. DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat the oven to 350F and place parchment paper on two baking sheets. 2. Divide the puff pastry into 2 equal pieces and roll them out in oblong shapes, adding a bit of flour to your surface and rolling pin as needed to keep it from sticking. 3. Place the puff pastry on the parchment-lined baking sheets, drop 1 to 2 Tablespoons of the hot pepper jelly on the pastry and use the back of the spoon to spread it evenly. Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool a bit. 4. Arrange the apple slices on the pastry, top with the grated cheese and return the pastry to oven and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown. 5. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with the chopped chives and a few grinds of pepper. Let cool and then slice into fingers that are easy for people to pick up from an appetizer plate. #recipes #eatalbertafirst #appleseason #yycfood #yegcoffee #yegliving #yycnow

Become a local food hero. Become an #albertafoodfinder. Alberta Food Finder is a mobile-based game to help you reconnect with each other and your community. This food-focused and family-friendly quest puts you in charge of when and how your experience unfolds. COST: $45/device ... Groups of 1 to 6 can play on one device or several teams on different devices can challenge each other. WHAT’S INCLUDED: Food samples and/or discounts at our partners. AVAILABILITY: 7 days a week in Kensington, Calgary. Recommended Tuesday to Saturday noon to 6 p.m. DURATION: 2 hours - but we recommend taking longer to enjoy shopping and eating along the way. DISTANCE: 1.5 km - an easy, flat walk. Visit our website to learn more or to purchase your pass. #eatalbertafirst #AFF #AlbertaFoodFinder #newproductlaunch #albertafoodtours #foodtours #yyc #capturecalgary #yycfood #yycfoodie #calgaryfood #calgarylife #calgarybuzz #calgarynow

Alberta Food Finder is about reconnecting, reconnecting with loved ones and reconnecting with community. Alberta Food Finder takes your cohort or bubble on a quest for amazing local food, all while discovering fun history, art and culture. This is Canada’s first GPS enabled food tour game. While solving this riddle-filled quest, you’ll receive free samples and numerous discounts, all while supporting Calgary’s Kensington small businesses.... Take a couple of hours and reconnect with Alberta Food Finder. Complete details are available through our website. #eatalbertafirst #AFF #AlbertaFoodFinder #newproductlaunch #albertafoodtours #foodtravel #foodtours #yegfood #yegfoodie #exploreedmonton #edmontonfood #edmontoneats #yyc #capturecalgary #yycfood #yycfoodie #calgaryfood #calgarylife #calgarybuzz #calgarynow #canmore #mybanff #explorealberta

For this Food Artisan Friday we travel to Thanksgiving Ranch (TR) near Pincher Creek, Alberta. On this 3000 acre spread, the Prairie grasslands meet the rolling foothills and rise to look the Rockies square in the face. __ In the family since 1975, owners Christa and Bradley Bustard bought the ranch from her parents in 1998. Bradley grew up helping his parents run their bakery in Pincher Creek from an early age. After becoming an engineer, he left the exec track at ATCO whe...n the chance to takeover TR came because, Christa and I just wanted to take care of the land. We’d seen lots of beautiful places in the world but we realized this place is one of them! AND - we actually had the opportunity to live here! __ The move was not without challenges. Bradley had only ridden a horse 5 times in his life and says, I couldn’t tell a cow from a bull. Now they graze 1600 head of cattle each summer. And, 2 years ago, they opened TR as a working guest ranch. Bradley does all the cooking; Christa is the resident beekeeper. __ Together, they’ve launched the TR brand of condiments. Bustard’s Mustard is a secret family recipe Bradley inherited from his mother. Fat Ass Caramel sauce was named by a friend who said she didn’t care if that was the consequence of eating it. The Habaneros in the Habanero Jelly are inspired by Brad’s long-time patronage at DJ’s stand on 42 Ave SE in Calgary. The Oh Fudge Sauce keeps you from saying something far worse. And, the TR honey is from the source! __ Products are available on their website and in Calgary at Cornerstone Music Cafe and at Eau Claire Distillery in Turner Valley. __ Looking for a weekend escape, check out their 4 luxurious rooms and all the activities on their site but be warned, People come thinking they’ll use TR as their basecamp to explore the area but once they arrive, they don’t end up leaving until they absolutely have to! __ @thanksgivingranch @cornerstonemsc @eauclairecraft #eatalbertafirst #albertacares #eatalbertastrong #albertaranchers #guestranches #foodartisansofalberta #albertafoodtours #foodtravel #foodtraveller #explorealberta #travelalberta #staycationalberta #explorecanada #canadanice See more

OUR NEW TOUR PUTS YOU IN CHARGE We are excited to announce the launch of The Alberta Food Finder, an innovative mobile-based experience of discovery and taste in Calgary’s Kensington area. The Alberta Food Finder is a mobile device game that helps people reconnect to each other and our community after months of isolation, says AFT President Karen Anderson. We are supporting local businesses but of course they have to be delicious to be included! " This food-fo...cused and family-friendly mobile quest puts you in charge of when and how your experience unfolds. You’ll discover clues, solve puzzles and complete fun challenges while experiencing the best tasting food and atmosphere Kensington has to offer. There are also monthly restaurant prizes and preferred rates at over a dozen local businesses. With Alberta Food Finder you can: Reignite your romance or start a new one; this is the best date night possible Enjoy exclusive bites at Peasant Cheese, Crave Cookies and Cupcakes, Holy Cow Gelato, Sidewalk Citizen Sunnyside Bakery and Gummi Boutique Score exclusive deals at over a dozen Alberta businesses Have a chance to win monthly grand prizes at Modern Steak and Hotel Arts Kensington Find the secret works of art hidden where least expected Meet up safely with friends or family over delectable meals and tastings. Playing the game is easy. You simply purchase a credit on albertafoodtours.ca, download the app, and play the GPS enabled game at your convenience. The game is just $45 per team, and up to 6 people can play on one device. Alberta Health Services COVID-19 guidelines can be followed so you will remain safe. The Alberta Food Finder is a game-changer for challenging times. It will allow Albertans to Eat, Engage and Explore during the pandemic while we continue to support the amazing people who grow, create and cook food in Alberta, says Anderson. We have our sights set on expanding quickly to Banff, Canmore and Edmonton. After 15 years in the business, there’s just so much we want to share. To learn more click the link below. https://albertafoodtours.ca/gameplay/ #eatalbertafirst #AFF #AlbertaFoodFinder #newproductlaunch #albertafoodtours #calgaryfood #calgarylife #calgarybuzz

Looking to up your date night game? We have just the thing to make your next time out memorable. Find out what in our big announcement tomorrow. #eatalbertafirst #AFF #AlbertaFoodFinder #newproductlaunch #albertafoodtours #calgaryfood #calgarylife #calgarybuzz #calgarynow

Want to get out of the house and do something fun with your family? Check out what we have coming for you Thursday. #eatalbertafirst #AFF #AlbertaFoodFinder #newproductlaunch #albertafoodtours #travelalberta #tourismcalgary

Ready for a delicious twist for those turkey leftovers? How about curry? Enjoy our Sweet Turkey Curry with a side of couscous or jasmine rice and a crisp chopped salad. Naan bread is also a wonderful accompaniment for soaking up the sauce. One batch will make about 20 servings, so though it might look like a lot of work upfront, it has a great payoff in the end. Tip: Be sure to do all your hunting and gathering of ingredients and cook mise en place (everything in place). ...Happy #TastyTuesday! Sweet Turkey Curry Time: 60 minutes Yield: 20 servings Equipment: knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons, can opener, large stockpot Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons of olive oil 3 onions, chopped 4 cloves of garlic, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped 6 Tablespoons of flour 2 Tbsps of India curry 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin teaspoon ground cloves 6 cups chicken broth 1 cup white wine 1 can of coconut milk 1 cup of tomato sauce cup lime juice cup of mango chutney cup of raisins 6 cups of cooked turkey, diced 4 Granny Smith apples, chopped (save a few for the garnish) plain yogurt and parsley Directions: 1. Heat the oil in a large stockpot on medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened before adding the garlic, followed by the carrots, celery and red pepper. Cook and stir for about 5 to 10 minutes or until the vegetables are beginning to be tender. 2. Combine the flour, curry, cinnamon, cumin and cloves in a bowl and then add them to the veggie mixture stirring until the vegetables are coated, and the spices are fragrant. 3. Stir in the chicken broth, followed by the white wine, coconut milk, tomato sauce, and lime juice, add them to the veggie mix to make a smooth sauce. Simmer for about 20 minutes. 4. Add mango chutney, raisins, turkey and apples and cook about 15 minutes longer. 5. Garnish with a dollop of plain yogurt, a few diced apple pieces and chopped fresh parsley. #turkeycurry #eatalbertafirst #albertafoodfinder #calgaryfood #recipes

This Wild Rice Pilaf with Apricots and Almonds dish will fill your home with the warm scent of cinnamon. It can be vegan if you use olive oil and vegetable broth. Or, you can use butter and chicken stock for a flavour profile that complements poultry, lamb and ham very well. I've also used it as a stuffing for a [ 199 more words ] https://savouritall.com//wild-rice-pilaf-with-apricots-an/

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FREE RECIPE COLLECTION. October has arrived in the most stunning fashion. Alberta is golden with larches and poplars. Mornings are crisp. It's time to snuggle in around the hearth. We know, we know! You might be more than a little tired of home and hearth thanks to COVID. So - to make that a little more bearable - we've got a new cookbook download for you. The sixth instalment in our Eat Alberta First recipe collection is called "Batch Cooking." We know many of you are w...orking from home and either caring for and teaching young ones or shopping and caring for your elders. We hope these recipes will ease the squeeze of life right now. To get your FREE copy, click the link below to subscribe or visit our website and sign up to receive our monthly newsletter. http://eepurl.com/g2PWB5 #eatalbertafirst #freerecipes # recipes #albertafoodtours #foodtravel #foodtraveller #foodtours #yegfood #yegfoodie #exploreedmonton #yyc #capturecalgary #yycfood #yycfoodie #canmore #mybanff #explorealberta

Say hello to this #foodartisanfriday feature - Lakeland Wild Rice. Owners, Alice and Wayne Ptolemy, have been growing wild rice near Athabasca since 1989. Wild rice is an aquatic grass native to Canada. Surprised? The Ptolemy’s have 1000 acres planted on four lakes. They lease the land from the Department of Forestry and plant the seed annually. They plant spring and fall, and like all farmers, are at the mercy of the weather, but they also need to contend with moose and t...he birds taking their portion of the crops. Each fall, they use a scoop Wayne welded to the front of an airboat to plow the wild rice kernels ashore to the Lakeland team, who then hand scoop it into buckets. The rice is then shipped to the Great Northern Wild Rice company in Manitoba to have the kernels rubbed off and the dried and packaged. Lakeland markets its rice directly to specialty stores and individual customers. You can order your Alberta rice products directly by phone or email. #eatalbertafirst #albertafoodtours #albertafarmers #albertawildrice #wildricegrowers